Information Security Engineer - Remote Web3 Security Role

About the Role

At Aptos, we are on a mission to revolutionize the way people interact with decentralized assets, and we are looking for an Information Security Engineer to join our team remotely. As an Information Security Engineer, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our core technologies and ensuring the security of our products. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of web3 security, where your proactive approach will help us identify and mitigate emerging threats, ensuring our systems remain resilient and trustworthy.

What You'll Do

• Analyze and assess novel and recurring security issues through design reviews, code audits, and penetration tests.
• Design and build security tools, developing mitigations, frameworks, and hardening strategies tailored for vulnerability prevention and detection.
• Review and develop secure operational practices, providing security guidance for engineers.
• Respond to and triage reports from bug bounty programs, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Collaborate closely with developers to influence security best practices and lead initiatives that shape the future of web3 security.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in vulnerability research and exploitation.
• Experience with native development practices and common vulnerability patterns (e.g., Rust, C, etc.).
• Familiarity with automated security analysis tooling and frameworks (fuzzing, static analysis, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex security concepts effectively.

Nice to Have

• Contributions to the security community (public research, blogging, talks in relevant conferences, etc.).
• Experience with virtual machines or complex runtime environments, such as MoveVM, EVM, WASM, or LLVM-based runtimes.
• Familiarity with smart contract programming languages, especially Move, and security tools, including formal verification.

What We Offer

• 100% insurance premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents (US Employees).
• Equipment of your choice to ensure you have the tools you need to succeed.
• Flexible vacation time, 11 holidays, and floating company days off.
• Competitive salary with opportunities for growth.
• Protocol Token Grants to share in our success.
• 401k matching for US employees to help you save for the future.
• Fun and inclusive in-person and digital events to foster team spirit.

Aptos is committed to diversity in the workplace and we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not hire on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.